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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta  

Photo by Michael Alexander,
The Georgia Bulletin

Achievement Testing Information

ITBS

Archdiocesan students are tested annually in grades 2-7 using the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). This national examination serves as a standard to assist Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in assessing the delivery and mastery of the curriculum. Student performance on the ITBS is utilized by schools to inform annual goals, to guide professional development efforts, and as an indicator in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

ITBS Spring 2008 Administration Results

Core Total
National Percentile Ranking

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

85

85

84

81

85

84

82

83

82

 

Reading Total
National Percentile Ranking

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

 

89

82

79

82

80

81

81

80

 

Math Total
National Percentile Ranking

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

83

85

81

78

81

79

77

78

77

ACRE

The Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) is annually administered to all Archdiocesan students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, in grades 5, 8, and 11. The ACRE is produced by the National Catholic Educational Association and serves as an integrated approach to assessment offering both faith knowledge (cognitive domain) as well as beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and practices (affective domain) sections. Results of the ACRE are used by Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta to guide the implementation and development of religious instruction and formation.

ACRE Results 2007-2008
 
Grade 5
Grade 8
Grade 11
Archdiocese of Atlanta Average

75%

79%

76%

National Average

70%

72%

68%

 

 

Page last modified: July 16, 2008